CA: Coachella Pot CEO To Speak At “The End Of Opiates”
The CEO of Coachella’s first medical marijuana business will be helping to raise money to fund the University of California, Irvine’s cannabis research team next week at The End of Opiates symposium. The event, which takes place at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa Aug. 26, will focus on the possibilities of […]
CA: Hundreds Attend Oakland Medical Cannabis Mixer For Drug War Victims
The City of Oakland held a medical cannabis mixer on Sunday, to allow Oaklanders interested in medical cannabis permits and who satisfy the equity program criteria to explore partnership opportunities and learn more about the city’s upcoming permit application process. Several hundred interested Oakland residents attended the mixer, where Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Larry Reid and […]
Arizona: Adult Use Marijuana Measure Cleared For November Ballot
Arizona voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to legalize and regulate the adult use and retail sale of cannabis. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents, The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the […]
Portland Dispensary Blazin to Host A Free Luau On Saturday
Stepping out of the woodworks, a Northeast Portland dispensary, Blazin is hosting a Free to attend Hawaiian Luau at their place of business this weekend for those who are looking for something to occupy their time. Centered around having a great time on a sunny summer day with a relaxing Hawaiian theme and delicious Hawaiian […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Solventless Extraction with Nikka T
August 19, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today, DJ and hash innovator Nikka T swings by Charlo Greene’s Place to discuss solventless extraction and effective marketing. SHARE and subscribe at CharloGreene.com for the latest cannabis news, exclusive interviews and useful reviews. Comments comments About Charlo Greene Charlo Greene is a broadcast journalist and media expert turned activist and […]
S 02, Ep. 19: She's a headhunter for pot industry; He's a canna-confectioner
Published: Aug 19, 2016, 2:33 pm • Updated: Aug 19, 2016, 3:26 pm Featured guests: Vangst Talent Network founder Karson Humiston and Blue Kudu CEO Andrew Schrot. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • The do’s and don’ts of attending cannabis career fairs (spoiler alert: Don’t get stoned before going). […]
More Signatures Submitted on Arkansas Medical Marijuana Plan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of a plan to legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas turned in additional signatures Friday in hopes of qualifying for the November ballot. If enough signatures are validated, the proposal from Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana will be the second medical marijuana measure on the general election ballot this year. […]
Cannabis Plants at Oregon State Fair Are a First for the U.S.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Nine living marijuana plants will be displayed at the Oregon State Fair in a first of its kind event for the United States starting next Friday. The exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings cannabis cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana. […]
Arizona Judge Rejects Challenge to Legal Cannabis Initiative
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday threw out a legal challenge to an initiative that will ask voters in November to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona. The ruling by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Jo Lynn Gentry dismissing the challenge is expected to be appealed by opponents of the measure directly to the Arizona […]
Think Cannabis is ‘Essentially Legal’ in California? Think Again
With thousands of dispensaries and few obstacles to getting a medical recommendation, it can sometimes feel like cannabis is already legal in California. A sobering new report from the Drug Policy Alliance, however, reveals that’s hardly the case. According to the advocacy group, law enforcement in the state made nearly half a million cannabis-related arrests […]
Things are getting moved around in one Colorado town — and some pot businesses fear the worst
Published: Aug 19, 2016, 9:20 am • Updated: Aug 22, 2016, 8:33 am By Shay Castle, The Daily Camera A group of east Boulder pot businesses located on county land the city plans to annex fear the move will shut them down because they would be forced to comply with the city’s stricter pot laws. […]
North Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Measure Certified For November Ballot
Bismarck, ND: Voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to regulate the use and dispensing of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents,North Dakota Compassionate Care, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The act […]
Bud Summit To Benefit Veterans and Student Policy Group
WASHINGTON – The organizers of the Business, Understanding, Development Summit (BUD Summit) announced today it would donate a portion of the proceeds from its event to the Weed for Warriors Project and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. “From the start, the BUD Summit has set the goal of sharing revenue with organizations that represent the […]
The Olympics Has Come to Accept Marijuana
Written by Kelly Vo for Dope Magazine Olympic Athletes Not Disqualified for Marijuana Use While you won’t see an Olympic athlete take a toke during the competition, it’s not completely out of the question. Since 2013, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has loosened its rules against cannabis use for athletes. The intent is no longer […]
Seattle HempFest 2016 is This Weekend!
Seattle HempFest is the largest cannabis convocation in the world and likely the biggest organized pro-cannabis protest in the world. This year this event is even more exciting than other years, as it is celebrating It’s 25th anniversary. Hempfest’s list of achievements includes it’s designation as the largest annual cannabis policy reform event in the […]
Oregon buzz: Pot plants at state fair in a 1st for the US
By GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Nine living marijuana plants will be displayed at the Oregon State Fair in a first of its kind event for the United States starting next Friday. The exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon […]
Oregon buzz: Pot plants at state fair in a 1st for the US
By GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Nine living marijuana plants will be displayed at the Oregon State Fair in a first of its kind event for the United States starting next Friday. The exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon […]
How to Use Hydroponic Growing Systems for Cannabis
The word “hydroponics” may conjure up images of complex systems of trays, tubes, pumps, and containers in the minds of those who know a little bit about this cannabis growing method, and that isn’t necessarily wrong. But there are, in fact, quite a wide variety of different techniques used, some of which require very little […]
Legal Conference Will Teach How To Navigate in The Cannabis Industry
Attorneys, accountants and all professionals looking to stay on the leading edge of the cannabis industry and continue their education are invited to attend the Cannabis Professional Advancement Series (CPAS) taking place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, September 16, at the University of Denver. Attendees will receive advanced education led by attorney and […]
Smoking marijuana provides more pain relief for men than women
Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that men had greater pain relief than women after smoking marijuana. Results of the study were recently published online in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. “These findings come at a time when more people, including women, are turning to the use of medical cannabis for pain relief,” said […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Infused Fried Catfish ‘n Grits & Sweet Potato Pie
August 18, 2016 [embedded content] Charlogreene.com CannaCatwalk – The Fusion Fashion Show organizer Ana Izquierdo and Canna Latino founder Danielle Espinel swing by CHARLO’S PLACE for an infused lunch of fried catfish and grits, prepared by the Sunday Morning Baker. Head to CharloGreene.com and SUBSCRIBE for more awesome cannabis content! Comments comments About Charlo Greene Charlo […]
Montana Judge Denies Request to Delay Medical Marijuana Restrictions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Helena judge has rejected an advocacy group’s request to delay enforcement of restrictions on Montana’s medical marijuana industry. District Judge James Reynolds on Wednesday denied the Montana Cannabis Industry Association’s request to stay a state Supreme Court order implementing the restrictions on Aug. 31. The group on its website urges […]
Sen. John McCain’s Silence on Medical Cannabis Is Deafening
In the fall of 2013 I began working with Dr. Sue Sisley raising awareness and support for her research studying the safety and efficacy of cannabis when used to treat treatment-resistant post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When Dr. Sisley was fired from the University of Arizona we found ourselves abruptly going from a friendly, cooperative […]
My Story: I Was A Nurse In Vietnam And Cannabis Is My Medicine
By: Deb Staires Just a bit of background on who I am . . . I am a Viet Nam Vet (I was the first female to attend Hospital Corps School in San Diego in 20 years), I am a disabled and retired public school teacher and college professor with a doctorate in education. I […]
Clearwater Now Home To Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Florida
Clearwater, Fla. – Clearwater is now home to the second medical marijuana dispensary in the state of Florida. The dispensary, located at 24761 US Highway 19N #630 in Clearwater will officially open on Thursday, August 18. Trulieve (George Hackney, Inc.) delivers statewide and opened their first location in Tallahassee in July. “As the first licensee […]
Poll: Two-Thirds Of Californians Support Legalizing Retail Sales Of Marijuana To Adults
More than two in three California voters support the establishment of a state-regulated retail market for the sale of marijuana to adults, according to polling data compiled by the Institute of Government Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Sixty-four percent of respondents agree, “Marijuana should be legal for adults to purchase and use recreationally, […]
It's Not Legal Yet: Nearly 500,000 Marijuana Arrests in California in the Last Decade
August 18, 2016 (Oakland, CA) – A new report by the Drug Policy Alliance shows that there were nearly half a million marijuana felony and misdemeanor arrests in California between 2006 and 2015. Thousands of Californians are arrested annually for marijuana misdemeanors and felonies. These arrests are not equal. Black and Latino Californians are arrested […]
Emerald Scientific Names Industry Veteran Amanda Rigdon Chief Technology Officer
Emerald Scientific, a supplier of reagents, supplies, equipment and services to cannabis testing and extraction facilities, recently named Amanda Rigdon as the company’s chief technology officer. Rigdon previously worked at Restek Corporation, a manufacturer of chromatography supplies, as an applications chemist and a member of their gas chromatography columns product marketing team. Amanda Rigdon, chief […]
North Dakota: Medical Marijuana Measure Certified for November Ballot as Question 5
Voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to regulate the use and dispensing of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents, North Dakota Compassionate Care, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The act permits […]
National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Statement on DEA’s Rejection of Marijuana Rescheduling
Washington, DC – National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith issued the following statement tonight in response to reports that the Drug Enforcement Administration will reject petitions to remove marijuana from Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act, which declares it to have no medical use and places it on par with much more […]
Petition: Tell Chris Christie to Sign Bill Adding PTSD as Medical Cannabis Condition
On August 1st New Jersey’s full legislature gave approval to Assembly Bill 457 which would add post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying medical cannabis condition. The vote in the Senate was 29 to 9; the vote in the Assembly was 56 to 13. Now, the measure sits on the desk of Governor Chris Christie, who […]
High June in Colorado — Retail Cannabis Sales Get Silver Medal
Boulder, Colorado — June this year gave us National Doughnut Day, International Picnic Day, Father’s Day, the Summer Solstice and plenty more. But in Colorado, it presented yet something else worth celebrating — the second busiest month of cannabis sales since the state legalized recreational cannabis. “The June numbers reflect the profound and sustained boom […]
The Future of Growing Marijuana Legally
When I was growing up you had to be careful where you kept your weed. The business was still very much at the brown paper packet stage. We had not reached the point where packaging cost more than the product. In the wine industry, though, bottle makers were already earning more than people that made […]
US OR: Column: Weed Fraud At A Portland Dispensary
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Portland Mercury (OR)Column: Ask a Pot LawyerCopyright: 2016 The Portland MercuryContact: Website: http://www.portlandmercury.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1174Author: Vince Sliwoski WEED FRAUD AT A PORTLAND DISPENSARY Of Pot, Felons, and Duped Canadians TELL ME about the weed fraud case! WEED, FELONS, forgeries, lawsuits, California swindlers, and duped Canadian backers-the weed fraud […]
US AZ: Column: Is Prop 205 Right For Arizona?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)Copyright: 2016 Tucson WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462Author: Nick Meyers IS PROP 205 RIGHT FOR ARIZONA? Some locals are not okay with treating a joint like a bottle of gin Prop 205, which would decriminalize the use of marijuana for adults over 21, is a complex […]
US: Medical Pot Growers Shielded
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Maura Dolan MEDICAL POT GROWERS SHIELDED Feds Can’t Prosecute Them If They Follow State Law, Court Rules. A U.S. appeals court decided unanimously Tuesday that the federal government may not prosecute people who grow and distribute […]
US OR: Column: Weed Reads
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Portland Mercury (OR)Column: CannabuzzCopyright: 2016 The Portland MercuryContact: Website: http://www.portlandmercury.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1174Author: Josh Jardine WEED READS What to Read Before-and After-You Get High HELLO THERE! Do you enjoy reading? How about reading about cannabis? I ask because if you’re reading this column ( or if it’s being read […]
US CA: Column: Failure to Reschedule Marijuana Proves DEA Is
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: SF Weekly (CA)Column: Chem TalesCopyright: 2016 Village Voice MediaContact: Website: http://www.sfweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/812Author: Alex Halperin FAILURE TO RESCHEDULE MARIJUANA PROVES DEA IS OUT OF TOUCH The Drug Enforcement Administration’s decision last week not to reschedule marijuana highlights the absurdities of its pre-election limbo. Marijuana will remain a Schedule […]
US CA: Column: Growing Pains
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: North Coast Journal (Arcata, CA)Column: The Week in WeedCopyright: 2016 North Coast JournalContact: Website: http://www.northcoastjournal.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2833Author: Thadeus Greenson GROWING PAINS The backlash came fast and fierce. “Get ready for some hate mail,” warned one Facebook commenter about 30 minutes after the post went live. Within hours, the […]
US CA: Column: Same Old Song
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Sacramento News & Review (CA)Column: The 420Copyright: 2016 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/540Author: Ngaio Bealum SAME OLD SONG So did the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency finally make a decision? B.A. “Ted” Breath Meh. They did, but it’s pretty much the same old song, although they […]
US NJ: NJ Weedman To Sue Over 'False Arrest'
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006Author: Isaac Avilucea NJ WEEDMAN TO SUE OVER ‘FALSE ARREST’ TRENTON – Ed Forchion once brought new meaning to the words “high culture.” The down-with-earth marijuana activist last year opened his own restaurant, NJ Weedman’s Joint, providing Trenton with […]
US CO: Column: One In Eight Adults Consume Cannabis
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Boulder Weekly (CO)Column: Weed Between the LinesCopyright: 2016 Boulder WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.boulderweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/57Author: Sarah Haas ONE IN EIGHT ADULTS CONSUME CANNABIS A new Gallup poll released earlier this week finds that self-reported cannabis consumption nearly doubled in the last two years. Thirty-three million people, or 13 percent […]
US CA: Editorial: Extending Pot Ordinance Was Needed
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Porterville Recorder (CA)Copyright: 2016 Freedom Communications Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.recorderonline.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2887 EXTENDING POT ORDINANCE WAS NEEDED A s some areas of the Golden State already seem to be embracing the marijuana industry, thankfully Tulare County continues to follow the law and awaits further legislation. On Tuesday, the county […]
US CA: Editorial: A Medical Pot Win, For Now
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248 A MEDICAL POT WIN, FOR NOW A federal appeals court gave medical marijuana advocates what seemed like a big win this week with a unanimous ruling that the federal government may not prosecute people who grow […]
If we could legalize marijuana all over again: Setting different ground rules
Published: Aug 17, 2016, 5:14 pm • Updated: Aug 22, 2016, 9:56 am By The Cannabist Staff Legalizing marijuana in Colorado wasn’t the neatest and tidiest process, but the state deserves a pat on the back, says Scott Durrah, a Denver-based cannabis entrepreneur. “I’ve been to all states, countries … and yeah, we screwed up […]
Montana Cannabis Opponents Push for Initiative to Undo Medical Marijuana Law
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Sponsors of an anti-marijuana initiative that failed to qualify for November’s ballot are claiming they submitted enough signatures to put the measure before the voters, but that thousands of names were lost or wrongly rejected by county officials. The sponsors, a group called Safe Montana that is led by Billings car […]
In Florida's Medical Marijuana Rollout, A Parent Who Would Not Wait
Florida’s medical marijuana program took too long to start for the parents of some sick children. “A Tough Little Cookie” Lucie is dancing in her room. There are stuffed animals in a corner next to a white dresser. Her bed is pink, and one of her walls is blue with a pink butterfly on it. […]
CA: Court Rejects A Statutory Right To Access Medical Marijuana Shops By The Disabled
Pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) (42 U.S.C. Section 1201, et seq.) and California’s Civil Code Section 54 (the “DPA”), individuals with disabilities are entitled to “the same rights as the general public to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, medical facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Collective Gardening with Rooms to Grow
August 17, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today, Alison Powers Helsley swings by Charlo’s Place to discuss the innovative approach she’s taking to help Colorado residents to grow their own cannabis with Rooms To Grow Listen and learn about collective gardens. SHARE and subscribe at CharloGreene.com for more of the latest cannabis news exclusive interviews and exclusive reviews. […]
OR: City Council Moves Forward With Zoning Restrictions For Medical Cannabis Growers
The Saco City Council gave initial approval Monday to code changes that would require medical marijuana caregivers to grow their product in industrial zoned areas unless they were cultivating the plants in their primary residence. The zoning changes, if approved with a second and final vote, would for the first time set restrictions on caregivers […]
CA: Vallejo Now A Legit Destination For Medical Marijuana
Vallejo’s medical-marijuana industry has weathered yet another crackdown and is in full bloom this year. Thanks in part to state-level regulations, medical-marijuana patients throughout the north and east bays can obtain some of the best regionally grown cannabis flowers, and hence the world – all from a sleepy, bedroom community just across the Carquinez Bridge. […]
CA: Supervisors Approve New Marijuana Ordinance
A new interim zoning ordinance will put the kibosh on new medical marijuana businesses and restrict those already operating in Tulare County. Supervisors approved the ordinance, following a recommendation from county administrators and a lengthy presentation on Tuesday. The ordinance is set for 45 days, but it can be extended to 22 months, 15 days. […]
CA: Defining Santa Rosa’s Place In The Pot Industry
Should Santa Rosa aspire to be the “New Age Amsterdam,” a Wine Country cousin to the Dutch city known for its permissive attitude about marijuana? OK, that vision comes from a Penngrove pot farmer quoted in Staff Writer Kevin McCallum’s report on the city’s efforts to create a regulatory framework for the burgeoning medicinal marijuana […]
FL: Matt Gaetz Goes Out For Pot
Matt Gaetz will “host a medical marijuana delivery to a Northwest Florida family,” his legislative office announced Tuesday. And the Fort Walton Beach Republican invited reporters to join him as he tags along for the ride. Surterra Therapeutics will deliver the first shipment of medicinal pot to an as-yet-undisclosed location in the Panhandle. The delivery […]
How to Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Hawaii
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Program On December 28, 2000, Senate Bill 862 was approved in Hawaii (HI). This bill allows patients with certain debilitating conditions to legally possess, use, and cultivate medical marijuana. The Hawaii Medical Marijuana Program There are two medical marijuana programs in HI. One is called the Medical Marijuana Registry Program, and the […]
Sustainability for the Cannabis Industry, Part II: The New Cannabis Consumer
Most readers ought to be well aware that the cannabis industry is rapidly growing. The Arcview Group, an Oakland-based investor network, estimates the retail and wholesale cannabis market will reach $22.8 billion by 2020. That number represents a lot of people consuming cannabis in many different ways. The average cannabis consumer is changing. A new range of […]
It's time to clear up some myths about pot taxes fixing all budget problems
Published: Aug 17, 2016, 11:14 am • Updated: Aug 17, 2016, 11:14 am By Chris Stiffler, Denver Post Guest Commentary “What do you mean the state has budget troubles? What about all the tax money from marijuana? Wasn’t that supposed to solve everything?” As a nonprofit devoted to educating Coloradans on the state’s unique fiscal […]
Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, covering nine western states, earlier this week ruled unanimously that the Department of Justice is barred by federal law from prosecuting medical marijuana businesses if those businesses are operating in compliance with state law. This decision came in […]
Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana …
A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, covering nine western states, earlier this week ruled unanimously that the Department of Justice is barred by federal law from prosecuting medical marijuana businesses if those businesses are operating in compliance with state law. This decision came in an appeal in which […]
Floyd Landis, the pro cyclist who admitted to doping, is now selling high-grade weed
Published: Aug 17, 2016, 6:00 am • Updated: Aug 16, 2016, 5:20 pm By Jason Blevins, The Denver Post LEADVILLE — Floyd Landis’ perfect life began to unravel within days of winning the Tour de France a decade ago last month. He tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Like every other racer caught doping, he denied […]
Utillian 720 Vaporizer Review
Recently, I became one of a select, lucky few to get my hands on the new Utillian 720 vaporizer. This solid, box vaporizer has been attached to my person every since it arrived in the mail. The portability and ease of use is matched by the large container for holding your concentrates and dry herbs. […]
Clear Choice Cannabis Joins Music Legends Chief Greenbud and Sir Mix-a-Lot at Seattle HEMPFEST®
Seattle’s 25th annual HEMPFEST® is upon us! And, Clear Choice Cannabis, a Tacoma-based cannabis club, will be adding a little flavor to the “protestival.” Clear Choice will host Sir Mix-a-Lot at their booth for a “meet and greet,” where fans will have an opportunity to mingle with the legendary hip-hop and crossover icon. Clear Choice […]
MILegalize Awaits a Decision in Michigan Court of Claims
New Buffalo, Michigan- The Four Winds Casino and Resort will host a fundraiser for the MILegalize organization on August 20, and key campaign officials confirm their status in the Court of Claims: waiting patiently. New Buffalo is in the southwestern corner of Michigan, and the Four Winds casino is a top-notch facility. Fundraiser guests will […]
Stroup and Simpson to Speak at DC’s BUD Summit
As the United States of cannabis continues to take shape with 25 states and the District of Colombia legalizing marijuana in some form, the cannabis industry is shaping up to be one of the fastest growing industries in America and on August 20, industry and medical marijuana leaders will converge on Capitol Hill at the […]
Potco in Massachusetts Aims to Become the Costco of Weed
“Potco: Everything that goes in the POT…” That’s what the sign outside a Massachusetts shop reads, and the intention is to make it clear what’s on sale inside. As a provider of cannabis cultivation equipment, Potco began by running their business below the radar when they opened last May. When customers came in to check out fertilizers, grow lamps, growing […]
FL: Medical Marijuana ‘A Start’ To Reducing Drug Crime, Says Law Enforcement Group
For the second time in three years, Floridians will go to the polls in November and weigh in on a proposed state constitutional amendment that, if passed, would legalize medical marijuana. A similar proposal failed in 2014 – by less than 3 percentage points – amid fears the amendment’s language was too broad and would […]
CA: Planning OKs Medical Cannabis Dispensary For 9th And Market
During last Thursday’s meeting, the Planning Commission handed its support to Moe Greens medical cannabis dispensary, which is seeking to open at 1276 Market St. – formerly home to the Dollar Store. Moe Greens owner Nate Haas is currently the general manager of Barbary Coast at Fifth and Mission. When introducing himself and the business […]
US CA: Column: More Than Just Six Flags
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n559/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: East Bay Express (CA)Column: Legalization NationCopyright: 2016 East Bay ExpressContact: http://posting.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/SubmitLetter/PageWebsite: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1131Author: David Downs MORE THAN JUST SIX FLAGS A year after vallejo’s mayor mulled shutting down dispensaries, marijuana offerings are better than ever. Vallejo’s medical-marijuana industry has weathered yet another crackdown and is in full […]
US MD: An Unorthodox Marijuana Partnership
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n561/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2016 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Pamela Wood AN UNORTHODOX MARIJUANA PARTNERSHIP Town of Hancock Joins With Grower of Medical Cannabis The small Western Maryland town of Hancock – population 1,545 – is poised to be a part owner of a medical […]
US: Court Halts Pot Prosecutions
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491 COURT HALTS POT PROSECUTIONS A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no state laws were broken. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
US: Court Bars US From Prosecuting Medical Marijuana Cases
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Authors: Paul Elias and Gene Johnson, Associated Press COURT BARS US FROM PROSECUTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA CASES SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no […]
US CA: County Extends Medical Pot Moratorium
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n561/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Porterville Recorder (CA)Copyright: 2016 Freedom Communications Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.recorderonline.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2887 COUNTY EXTENDS MEDICAL POT MORATORIUM No One Speaks Against Extension Surprisingly, not one person spoke Tuesday for or against an ordinance which will extend the ban on new medical marijuana collectives or cooperatives in Tulare County. Following […]
US CA: Editorial: Defining Santa Rosa's Place in the Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n549/a04.html DEFINING SANTA ROSA’S PLACE IN THE POT INDUSTRY Should Santa Rosa aspire to be the “New Age Amsterdam,” a Wine Country cousin to the Dutch city known for its permissive attitude about marijuana? […]
US: Court Bars Feds From Prosecuting Medical Pot Cases
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.appeal-democrat.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1343 COURT BARS FEDS FROM PROSECUTING MEDICAL POT CASES SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no state laws were broken. A three-judge panel […]
US: Court Bars Feds From Prosecuting Cases
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Mail Tribune, The (Medford, OR)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.mailtribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/642Note: Only prints LTEs from within it’s circulation area, 200 word count limitAuthor: Paul Elias, Associated Press Medical Marijuana COURT BARS FEDS FROM PROSECUTING CASES Panel Orders Ban Because No State Laws Are Broken SAN FRANCISCO ( […]
US CO: Column: Marijuana's Reschedule Redux
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n559/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Colorado Springs Independent (CO)Column: CannaBizCopyright: 2016 Colorado Springs IndependentContact: Website: http://www.csindy.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1536Author: Nat Stein MARIJUANA’S RESCHEDULE REDUX It’s possible the result still could be a happy ending. When the “first half of 2016” came and went without a marijuana rescheduling announcement, it became clear the Drug Enforcement […]
US OR: Editorial: Congress and DEA Need to Make More Progress
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n562/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 14 Aug 2016Source: Bulletin, The (Bend, OR)Copyright: 2016 Western Communications Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.bendbulletin.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/62 CONGRESS AND DEA NEED TO MAKE MORE PROGRESS ON WEED The federal Drug Enforcement Administration delivered recently good news and bad to the nation’s growing marijuana industry. It will not remove weed, which is legal for […]
Federal Court Bars Justice Department From Prosecuting Medical Cannabis
In a landmark ruling handed down Tuesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals barred the federal government from spending money to prosecute medical marijuana defendants who follow state laws. The opinion — a big win for the cannabis industry — comes less than a week after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s controversial decision to […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | The Canna Catwalk Fusion Fashion Show, Cannabis After Meth Addiction & Canna Latino
What do you get when you cross cannabis culture with fashion week? Ana Izquierdo is here to answer that question and share more about the inspiration behind the Canna Catwalk fusion fashion show (cannacatwalk.com). Ana Izquierdo is Colorado cannabis activist who has made it her mission to spread knowledge and information about the benefits of […]
California Poised to Pass Major Asset Forfeiture Reform
August 16, 2016– By Grant Smith Lawmakers in California are on course to pass the most far reaching civil asset forfeiture reforms in the United States. The legislation, which was OK’d by the California State Assembly this week, and must now head back to the state Senate for a final vote and to Governor Jerry […]
Benefits of Cannabis Terpenes: Terpineol, Valencene, and Geraniol
This article is sponsored by Tilray, one of the largest and most sophisticated producers of premium medical cannabis in the world. Tilray is dedicated to providing safe, consistent, and reliable products to patients and furthering clinical research. Terpenes are a group of fragrant essential oils – secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD – that […]
Short-Term Exposure for PTSD
Verified August 2016 by University of Washington Sponsor: Collaborator: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Information provided by (Responsible Party): Michele Bedard-Gilligan, University of Washington ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02874898 First received: August 16, 2016 Last updated: August 19, 2016 Last verified: August 2016 This study examines how marijuana use affects processes related to recovery from chronic […]
MD: Three Lower Shore Firms OK’d To Pursue Medical Marijuana
Three medical marijuana firms have received preliminary approval to do business on the Lower Shore. A state commission tentatively approved Monday the applications of 30 companies, representing 15 growers and 15 processors. The list includes two businesses in Worcester County: the grower Shore Natural Rx LLC and the processor Blair Wellness Center LLC. Wicomico County […]
My Real Name is Chloe Sommers, and I’m A Marijuana Writer
Say goodbye to pseudonyms, and say hello to accountability. The ‘stoner’ stereotype of cannabis is over, and it’s our responsibility as seasoned journalists, researchers, and politicians to give the plant the seriousness it deserves. That means using real names and asking tough questions. Questions like: Who and how much money is behind the anti-marijuana lobbying […]
Maine Doctor Punished For Writing A Pot Permission Slip To Patient’s Employer
CONCORD – A Maine osteopathic physician has agreed to a settlement with the New Hampshire state Board of Medicine over allegations of professional misconduct. Bradley N. Libenson, who practices family medicine in Berwick, Maine, across the New Hampshire state line, received a reprimand as part of the settlement he signed July 22 and was approved […]
Cannabis and Blue Dreams of Unity at the DNC Convention
It’s taken a few days to process everything I went through this year at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). As a Bernie supporter and medical cannabis patient, I have found that even when things don’t turn out the way you hope, when people stand together in truth and trust, we have the support needed to […]
Will NJ Gov. Chris Christie Approve Cannabis for PTSD? He Might Not Have To
A bill currently on the desk of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s would add PTSD to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. The measure passed both chambers of the state Legislature with broad bipartisan support, but Christie’s record on cannabis is so abysmal that the bill’s prospects are still up in the […]
Access is Central to Maryland Medical Marijuana Program
By BRIAN WITTEAssociated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Plenty of states have rolled out medical marijuana operations before Maryland, but as the state prepares to announce its top candidates for licenses to grow and process the drug, it’s determined not to repeat the mistakes of others. Maryland takes one of the more liberal approaches toward […]
Bill to Limit Police Property Seizures Sails Through California Assembly
If you haven’t been convicted of a crime, California state Sens. Holly Mitchell and David Hadley think the police shouldn’t be able to take your stuff. That might sound like common sense, but it would be a dramatic shift away from existing state law, under which authorities can seize belongings — cars, cash, real estate, […]
First-Ever Cannabis Growers' Fair Opens in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — People flocked to Oregon’s first-ever marijuana growers’ fair on Saturday where a competition for best cannabis plants was being held, with the winners to be displayed at the Oregon State Fair. The inaugural two-day Oregon Cannabis Growers’ Fair underscores how the once-illicit marijuana industry is starting to go mainstream in Oregon, […]
US NC: Editorial: DEA Should Ease Marijuana Rating
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n553/a05.htmlNewshawk: chipVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)Copyright: 2016 The News and Observer Publishing CompanyContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/304 DEA SHOULD EASE MARIJUANA RATING Those who argue against the mass legalization of marijuana say it’s dangerous and can lead to more addictive drugs. But that hasn’t been the experience of all […]
US: Cannabis Education Needed, Doctors Say
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n555/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)Copyright: 2016 Albuquerque JournalContact: Website: http://www.abqjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/10Author: Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News CANNABIS EDUCATION NEEDED, DOCTORS SAY Legal Limbo Limits Training on Subject Medical marijuana has been legal in Maine for almost 20 years. But Farmington physician Jean Antonucci says she continues to feel unprepared […]
US MD: Companies Selected to Grow, Process Medical Pot in
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n554/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491Authors: Aaron Gregg and Fenit Nirappil COMPANIES SELECTED TO GROW, PROCESS MEDICAL POT IN MARYLAND Of the 15 companies cleared for cultivation, at least eight have ties to marijuana industries in other states. From page A1 Thirty […]
US NJ: 'Weedmobile' Destroyed, Weed Advocate Criticizes
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n555/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006Author: Isaac Avilucea ‘WEEDMOBILE’ DESTROYED, WEED ADVOCATE CRITICIZES FORFEITURE LAW TRENTON – Marijuana activist Ed Forchion gave a famous Los Angeles graffiti artist $300 cash, an ounce of weed and an expensive bong to paint a political statement on […]
US OH: Miamisburg May Join Bans On Medical Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n555/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Dayton Daily News (OH)Copyright: 2016 Dayton Daily NewsContact: http://drugsense.org/url/7JXk4H3lWebsite: http://www.daytondailynews.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/120Author: Nick Blizzard MIAMISBURG MAY JOIN BANS ON MEDICAL POT Six-Month Measure Needed to Evaluate Issue, City Officials Say. MIAMISBURG – Miamisburg is moving to become the latest Miami Valley community to place a temporary ban on […]
US MD: Md. Names Cannabis Growers, Processors
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n555/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2016 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Pamela Wood MD. NAMES CANNABIS GROWERS, PROCESSORS More Than 20 Companies Given Preliminary OK for Medical Pot The state has awarded preliminary licenses to more than 20 companies to grow and process marijuana in Maryland, a […]
US MD: Will Cecil Go Green? Rx Pot Licenses Issued Today
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n554/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 15 Aug 2016Source: Cecil Whig (MD)Copyright: 2016 Cecil WhigContact: Website: http://www.cecilwhig.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1992Author: Jacob Owens WILL CECIL GO GREEN? RX POT LICENSES ISSUED TODAY Former Sheriff Janney Has Stake in Application BALTIMORE – Today marks the day when Cecil County will find out whether its future will be green, benefitting economically […]
US DC: Editorial: Don't Reclassify Marijuana Yet – Research It
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n554/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491 DON’T RECLASSIFY MARIJUANA YET – RESEARCH IT The DEA Is Right to Allow More Places to Grow Pot for Studies. THE DRUG Enforcement Administration made headlines last week for sticking to the status quo: The agency […]
Maryland Names Top Medical Marijuana Applicants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland commission on Monday named the top applicants in line to become growers and processors of cannabis under the state’s medical marijuana program, if they win final approval after financial due diligence and background checks. Nearly half of the 15 growers and 15 processors were selected as finalists to both […]
Bipartisan Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Passes California Assembly
SACRAMENTO — Today, civil asset forfeiture reform legislation authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) and David Hadley (R-Torrance) passed the Assembly Floor by a 67 to 7 vote. The bill will require that in all cases where law enforcement seize cash under $40,000, that there be a conviction in the underlying criminal case, before […]